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Sesamothamnus lugardii

Scientific Name: Sesamothamnus lugardii N E. Brown ex Stapf
Synonym: Sesamothamnus lugardae
Family: Pedaliaceae

Sesamothamnus lugardii in Art Pacheco's collection

Recommended Temperature Zone:
USDA: 9b-12

Frost Tolerance: Takes a small amount of frost for a short period of time, semi-hardy in Phoenix

Sun Exposure: Full sun or light shade

Origin: Savannas of tropical Africa

Growth Habits: Deciduous dwarf tree, up to 10 feet tall (3 m), trunk up to 6 feet thick in habitat (2 m)

Propagation: Seeds, cuttings

Blooming Habits:
The Sesamothamnus lugardii has tubular white flowers that come in the dormant season.

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